Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Egypt and Türkiye strengthen strategic partnership, condemn Israeli aggression in Gaza
El Alamein, Egypt – Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty hosted his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in the coastal city of El Alamein today for high-level discussions aimed at deepening Egypt-Türkiye relations. The meeting included a bilateral session followed by expanded talks with delegations from both countries, reflecting the ongoing coordination between the two nations.
The ministers emphasized their shared commitment to enhancing cooperation across various sectors, particularly as 2025 marks the centennial of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Türkiye. This milestone underscores the deep historical and cultural bonds uniting the two nations. Abdelatty highlighted the importance of implementing outcomes from the first High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting held in Istanbul in September 2024, co-chaired by both countries’ presidents.
The focus is on advancing economic, investment, and sectoral collaboration to launch a new phase of partnership.
Egypt expressed its ambition to boost Turkish direct investments and strengthen cooperation in production, manufacturing, energy, transportation, and tourism. Both nations aim to elevate their bilateral trade volume to $15 billion, a strategic goal to benefit their peoples.
Abdelatty also thanked Türkiye for supporting Egypt’s candidate, Dr. Khaled El-Enany, for the position of UNESCO Director-General, a gesture reflecting the strong mutual support in international forums.
The discussions also covered pressing regional and international issues, with a particular focus on the crisis in the occupied Palestinian territories and the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza due to Israel’s ongoing aggression. Both ministers condemned Israel’s actions, including the Israeli Ministerial Council’s decision to fully occupy Gaza, which they described as a flagrant violation of international law and humanitarian principles.
They stressed that Israel’s policies of systematic starvation and violence fuel conflict, deepen hatred, and undermine regional stability. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s firm stance on the Palestinian right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The ministers reviewed Egypt’s efforts, alongside Qatar and the United States, to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate humanitarian aid delivery. Abdelatty called for increased international pressure on Israel to allow more aid trucks into Gaza without obstruction.
The talks also addressed other regional priorities.
On Libya, Abdelatty underscored the need for simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections, the dismantling of militias, and the withdrawal of foreign forces to ensure stability. Regarding Sudan, both ministers stressed the importance of a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and respect for Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
On Syria, Egypt condemned Israeli violations, including the occupation of Syrian land and breaches of the 1974 Syria-Israel disengagement agreement, urging global action to prevent further destabilization. The ministers also emphasized respect for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the Horn of Africa.
The El Alamein talks signal a renewed commitment to Egypt-Türkiye partnership and a unified stance on critical regional challenges, reinforcing their roles as key players in promoting peace and stability.